GOOD - Conventional countertop microwave with standard cooking functions. Quickly reheats leftovers or warms new foods using a central heating source that cooks food from the "inside-out". Does not have browning, crisping, or grilling capability.

Cost

BETTER - Each cubic foot of internal microwave oven capacity costs $90. This price level is 18% lower than the average new countertop microwave. Ranks in the top 10% of the countertop microwave class with BETTER affordability.

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Power

GOOD - Maximum cooking power is 1000 watts. This is about average power compared to other new microwave ovens. The higher the cooking wattage, the faster your foods and drinks can be heated. Higher wattages also allows dishes to cook more evenly.

Sensors

GOOD - No automatic cooking sensors that can detect steam emitted from hot foods and drinks. Power levels and cooking times must be preselected by the user. Sensor cooking is available on about 60% of new microwaves produced today.

Features

FAIR - This Magic Chef microwave does not have any of the following special features that can make a difference - Staged Cooking: No | Even Cooking Tech: No | Keep Warm: No | Non-Stick Interior: No | Halogen Heat: No | Speed Cook: No.

Warranty

BEST - Magic Chef offers a superior 8 year limited warranty on the magnetron, one of the primary microwave components. This warranty length is one of the best available and is significantly longer than most other microwave warranties.